Yandex’s “Internetometer” Launches Mobile App as Russia Expands Network Measurement Tools
Measuring internet speed has become easier and more accessible for Russian users on both iOS and Android devices.
Russia’s market for internet speed measurement tools is expanding rapidly. These services are designed not only to track network performance but also to safeguard user data, making it increasingly important that such platforms operate within domestic infrastructure.
A Growing Domestic Player
One of the most active players in this segment is Yandex with its “Internetometr” service. The platform attracts 5.5 million monthly users, who conduct an average of 18 million speed tests.
Until recently, the service was available only via a web interface. It has now been extended to a dedicated mobile application, available on both iOS and Android devices.
The app was developed by the Yandex Infrastructure team, which builds and operates the core technologies behind Yandex services. This includes proprietary data centers, network infrastructure, distributed storage systems handling exabyte-scale data, development and deployment platforms, and machine learning infrastructure.
How It Works
“Internetometr” operates on Yandex’s CDN server network, designed to cache large volumes of data required for service delivery. These distributed CDN nodes, deployed across the country, accelerate content delivery to end users. The same infrastructure underpins Yandex Cloud CDN, which is also available to external customers.
The service measures download speed, upload speed, and network latency with millisecond-level precision. Rather than presenting raw metrics alone, it also provides contextual explanations for non-technical users, such as what types of activities a given connection speed can support, including video streaming quality. The app also displays detailed connection data, including IP address, browser version, and screen resolution.
Expanding Capabilities
Future updates will introduce an advanced measurement mode aimed at technical users configuring network connections. Fixed and mobile network providers will also gain access to a dedicated dashboard, allowing them to monitor performance metrics within their coverage areas.
The Russian market for internet speed testing tools gained momentum after the blocking of the US-based SpeedTest service last summer. Authorities raised concerns that the data it collected could be used to plan and coordinate attacks on Russian communication networks and enterprise systems connected to them.
A New Market Takes Shape
Shortly afterward, Yandex announced a major update to “Internetometr,” including a redesigned interface aimed at improving usability for a broad user base. In November 2025, the Russian government also announced plans to integrate a network speed measurement service into the “Gosuslugi” platform. The new tool is being developed using domestic software “Megabitus.” It will allow users to assess whether mobile or fixed connections meet requirements for work and personal use, while enabling government agencies to map areas with insufficient connectivity.
Earlier, in 2024, another service called “Proset” was launched with the involvement of Roskomnadzor. In addition to measuring internet speed, it provides users with information about device manufacturer and model, operating system version, network operator connection, and mobile signal strength.
The growing number of technical solutions indicates that Russia is moving beyond standalone tools toward the formation of a new market segment for network measurement services. Competition is expected to intensify, focusing not only on measurement accuracy but also on usability and user trust.
